About This PhD Project

Project Description

This research project revolves around the origins of character formation in school children and the aspirations and character formation of young people in deprived areas. This research can include issues surrounding character development and looking at the future-mindedness of young people, and how it can be developed using social media. At the School of Education our ground breaking research and evaluation of education is used to inform policy-makers, assist practitioners and enhance opportunities for all learners. The work from this project has the potential to be fed directly into policy decision making at national government level.

About Prof. James Arthur Prof. James Arthur is a world leading expert on the Character and Values of young people. He is Director of CitizED – an organisation in higher education promoting citizenship (see CitizED – www.citized.info). He was a member of the National Forum for Values in Education and the Community. He has participated in various consultations with QCA about values education, and was a member of the History Task Group of the National Curriculum Council to revise the National Curriculum, and has since been a member of a sub-group of the Citizenship Working Party as well as a member of groups on citizenship and personal and social education in the DCSF and in the Teacher Development Agency. He is soon to present the findings of his recent research on Character and Citizenship to the Riots Panel, convened by the government following the recent riots in England.

Education PhD A PhD requires a minimum period of study as a registered student of normally three years full-time or six years part-time. The PhD is by thesis only, and is examined by a work of 80,000 words maximum and an oral examination. Postgraduate researchers are required to complete the research training programme, normally in the first two years of registration. One to one supervision is provided throughout the length of the formal registration. Postgraduate researchers who are involved in similar areas may also have some group supervision. To find out more details and to apply online view the Education PhD webpage